Strategic Consultant

Job ID: 17506 | Type: Permanent | Expertise: Market Research Consulting, Insights & AnalyticsRecruiter: Chris Newall (Principal Consultant)Email: View email address on click.appcast.io: +44 (0)1625 541 043The Opportunity We’re working with an established and growing specialist healthcare strategy consultancy that partners with pharmaceutical and life sciences clients across a range of strategic challenges.Having strengthened the team at Associate Consultant and Consultant level, they’re now looking to add an experienced Strategic Consultant who can take greater ownership of projects and client relationships, while also contributing to the development of junior colleagues and the continued growth of the business.The roleThis is a senior, hands-on consulting position where you’ll lead the day-to-day delivery of multiple projects and act as a primary point of contact for clients.Projects can span areas including brand planning, launch planning, competitor strategy, early asset optimisation, segmentation and positioning.Your responsibilities will include:Leading the day-to-day delivery of multiple consulting projectsTaking ownership of project planning, timelines, resources and deliveryActing as a primary point of contact for clientsDeveloping a strong understanding of client challenges and building trusted relationshipsTaking an active role in designing project approaches and key deliverablesDeveloping pre-reads, workshop decks and wider project materialsLeading and facilitating workshops and breakout sessionsBringing strategic thinking to project outputs and recommendationsLeading client calls, presentations and project discussionsCoaching and supporting more junior members of the teamContributing to proposal developmentIdentifying opportunities to grow existing client relationshipsSupporting wider business development and building your external networkContributing to internal initiatives as the consultancy continues to developAbout youThey’re particularly interested in candidates who have developed their experience within a life sciences strategy consultancy, with around 3–5 years’ experience ideally.They will also consider candidates from healthcare/pharma market research or competitive intelligence backgrounds where there is a comprehensive level of experience and a clear strategic consulting skillset.You’ll ideally be able to demonstrate:Experience working within the pharmaceutical, life sciences or healthcare sectorStrong strategic thinking and problem-solving skillsExperience leading projects and taking ownership of deliveryConfidence managing day-to-day client relationshipsStrong facilitation, presentation and communication skillsExperience contributing to or leading client workshopsStrong project management skillsThe ability to coach and support junior colleaguesExperience contributing to proposals and business developmentA proactive, collaborative approach and the ability to work independentlyWhat’s on offer?60,000 – 90,000 salaryHybrid working – minimum 2 days per week in the office25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidaysAnnual leave increasing by one day per year after your first year, up to 28 daysComprehensive Vitality private medical insuranceOptical, dental and audiological coverMental health and therapy coverWorldwide travel insurancePension scheme – 5% employee contribution, with employer contributions starting at 4% and increasing to 6%Up to 500 home-office equipment reimbursementEnhanced parental leave4x basic salary death-in-service coverUp to 2 paid volunteering days per year following probationThis is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys the strategic side of healthcare consulting and is ready to take more ownership across projects, clients and teams, while also becoming more involved in the commercial development of a growing specialist consultancy.